Seafarer Medical Requirements in Malta
In Malta, Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate is the maritime administration for Malta-flagged ships, including seafarer medical certification.
This record has not yet been fully checked against the official source. Requirements change — always confirm with the maritime authority before your examination.
Applicable standards
Maltese legislation and Merchant Shipping Notices implement MLC, 2006 and STCW medical requirements. Check Transport Malta for current notices.
Examination information
Check Transport Malta notices for recognised medical practitioners and accepted certificates.
Approved / authorized medical examiners
Confirm recognised examiners with Transport Malta.
Medical certificate
International minimums (MLC, 2006 Standard A1.2 and STCW Regulation I/9) cap medical certificates at two years (one year for seafarers under 18) and colour-vision certification at six years. National rules may be stricter.
Vision
See Transport Malta requirements for eyesight and colour vision.
Hearing
See Transport Malta requirements for hearing.
Renewal
Renew before expiry in line with Transport Malta requirements.
Sources
- Transport Malta — Transport Malta — Merchant Shipping (opens in a new tab)
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